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IRCC announces new eligibility criteria for Post-Graduation Work ...
WEBJan 23, 2024 · On January 22nd, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced it is implementing changes to stabilize growth and decrease the number of international study permits for international students in 2024. Discover your options to study in Canada. To better align the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) with these changes, IRCC announced updates to the programs’ eligibility criteria.
Visitor Visa checklist: Everything you need to apply and visit …
WEBFeb 29, 2024 · Application processing fees for visitor visas are $100 CAD per person, and $500 CAD for a family (five or more people). Biometrics fees on the other hand are $85 CAD per person, and $170 per family (two or more people). These fees may be subject to change and cannot be refunded regardless of the decision reached on your application.
What happens after you apply to sponsor your spouse for …
WEBSep 30, 2022 · After applying you could be waiting a long time for permanent residency. The processing standard for new spousal sponsorship applications is 12 months. However, IRCC's own processing time calculator is estimating inland applications are taking an average of 15 months, and outland applicants are taking about 24 months.
How can I contact IRCC directly about delays or new ... - CIC News
WEBJan 15, 2024 · The automated telephone service, on the other hand, is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; and allows applicants to check the status of their application and listen to pre-recorded information about IRCC’s programs. Newcomers can use the following phone number (for both lines), to contact IRCC (from within Canada only): 1-888-242-2100.
IRCC updates eligibility requirements for Spousal Open Work …
WEBMar 19, 2024 · Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released more details surrounding changes to eligibility for Spousal Open Work Permits (SOWP). On January 22, 2024, the department introduced several changes to Canada’s international student program. Among them, IRCC said that the spouses of international students in undergraduate and college programs will no longer be eligible for
Answering 11 FAQs about Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit
WEBAug 2, 2024 · In light of proposed changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program announced last month, many current and prospective international students may be looking for more information. For example, as outlined by notes from the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Deputy Minister Transition Binder 2024, these changes would work to better align the “issuance
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IRCC updates processing times tool to provide more accurate …
WEBOn March 31, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced major updates to the government’s online processing times tool. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) clients can now see more accurate estimates of how long it will take to process their application. Most permanent resident and citizenship services will now use dynamic processing times.
Why more Indians are moving to Canada - CIC News
WEBAug 23, 2022 · Looking ahead, the number of Indians moving to Canada is set to remain strong. Canada is increasing its immigration levels to support its post-pandemic economic recovery. This year's target is almost 432,000 immigrants and it will rise to over 450,000 immigrants by 2024. The targets may rise again when IRCC announces its …